Gwyneth Paltrow wowed the crowds at this year's Oscars, thanks to that caped creation from Tom Ford.
by Alison Parr
Gwyneth Paltrow wowed the crowds at this year's Oscars, thanks to that caped creation from Tom Ford. In today's GOOP newsletter, GP let us into the inner sanctum of her Oscars preparation, and quizzed her stylist and pal Elizabeth Saltzman on the ins and outs of finding the perfect dress for such a high profile occasion. We love GP for sharing this snapshot into her hard-to-believe-it's-real-it's-so-fabulous life (what, you don't get ready with Cameron Diaz before hitting the town?). See what Gwyneth's stylist had to say on the 'process', then step inside to see some of our favourite candids from Ms Paltrow's day of Oscars prep.
On the dress: This dress screamed OSCARS to me. It simply was ‘the one’. The dress was composed of all the elements that I look out for for Gwyneth: supreme elegance, grace, royalty, extreme modern luxury, simplicity without lacking intense skill and risk. It had a positive edginess to it as well.
On the politics of 'the right dress': It’s hard because getting the right celebrity in the right dress can mean huge, and I mean monumental, publicity for a designer as well as the client. … It’s about being honest with the designers and the other people involved, listening to what they’re hoping for, and striking a compromise between their vision and the client’s needs.
Tips for finding the right dress: Think about what looks best on you, not which dress you like on the hanger. Think about your posture... Think about where you are going and how much you can relax knowing you are safely, securely, happily dressed.
Images courtesy of GOOP.
